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J21 CHS

2017 Kia Sportage

Red Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Aug 2026
Tests6 (6 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

71,782 mi
Last recorded71,782 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2025
Typical for 2017 Kia Sportage44,910 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ21 CHS
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2017
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,685cc

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MOT History

6 pass
Pass 20 Aug 2025 71,782 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2024 66,822 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2023 59,943 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front on limit (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Jul 2022 50,636 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin small lip on discs (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 31 Jul 2021 41,246 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 10 Jul 2020 31,869 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

How Reliable is the Kia Sportage?

Based on 2,634,551 MOT tests across 296,598 vehicles.

80.4%
Pass Rate
7,022
Miles/Year
26
Year Lifespan
296,598
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 16,003
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 15,822
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 14,522
Brake pipe excessively corroded 10,705
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J21 CHS is a 2017 Kia Sportage in Red with a 1,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 2017 Kia Sportage models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.6% with a typical mileage of 44,910 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Kia Sportage fails its MOT is brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick, accounting for 16,003 recorded failures. If you're considering buying J21 CHS, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Kia Sportage typically stays on UK roads for around 26 years. At 9 years old, this Kia Sportage is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was J21 CHS registered?

J21 CHS is a 2017 Kia Sportage, first registered on 29 July 2017.

Is J21 CHS safe to buy?

The MOT history for J21 CHS shows 6 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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